Instruction manual

5.4.1.1 Ribbon Shield Removal / Replacement

The ribbon shield prevents ribbon fabric from rubbing on and smearing printed media. It is a

consumable. Replace the shield every four to five ribbon replacements or when it is damaged.

Watch the video at www.craden.com/ribbonshield.wmv .

Open the cabinet, center the carriage and pull the

lifter ring out and down to raise the carriage. Remove

the ribbon cartridge.

Lifter

Ring

Carriage

Shaft

Lift the carriage shaft with one hand and

pull the shield down and out to the right

with the other.

Shield

Tips

Pull the ribbon guide plate tabs toward

you. Insert the new shield tips into the gap

between the ribbon guide plate and the

carriage

Ribbon

Guide Plate

Carriage

Tabs

Rotate the shield until it is centered on

the carriage. Do not let the shield tips

slip behind the carriage.

Push the shield up until it stops.

Install the ribbon cartridge and

lower the carriage.

Move the carriage lifter ring up and in to lower

the carriage. Close the cabinet turn the printer

on and do a test print or transaction.